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Contemporary smoking cessation.

J L Westmaas1, V Nath, T H Brandon

  • 1Tobacco Research and Intervention Program, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Tampa, Fla. 33612, USA.

Cancer Control : Journal of the Moffitt Cancer Center
|March 31, 2000
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Oncologists can significantly reduce smoking-related deaths by implementing effective tobacco cessation interventions. Physician advice and pharmacotherapy, like nicotine patches, are proven methods to help patients quit smoking.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Public Health
  • Addiction Medicine

Background:

  • Tobacco smoking is a leading preventable cause of death in the US.
  • Oncologists are pivotal in addressing smoking-related health and economic burdens.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current smoking cessation interventions.
  • To outline strategies for encouraging patient cessation.

Main Methods:

  • Review of minimal (self-help), behavioral, and pharmacotherapy interventions.
  • Discussion of combined treatment effectiveness.

Main Results:

  • Physician advice can achieve long-term quit rates up to 10.2%.
  • Nicotine replacement therapies (patches, gum, inhalers, nasal sprays) are effective.

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Conclusions:

  • Oncologists should adopt the National Cancer Institute's 4As protocol: Ask, Advise, Assist, Arrange.
  • Implementing these interventions improves patient cessation success.